News
NEWS BRIEFS: Trust lands workshops set for today … and other items
News items for the North Olympic Peninsula.
Politics
Lawmaker, teaching coach vie for state superintendent post
The post’s salary is $132,000 a year and is responsible for $9 billion in education spending.
News
Mass-rescue drill today in the Strait of Juan de Fuca to test response
The international maritime exercise will be the first in Port Angeles and will include the Coast Guard and…
News
Clallam treasurer raises spending, personnel concerns
County commissioners suggest executive session as appropriate venue
Crime
Burlington mall shooting suspect charged with five counts of first-degree murder
Arcan Cetin, 20, appeared in Skagit County District Court and had his bail set at $2 million.
News
Sewer rate hikes proposed for Clallam Bay, Sekiu
Clallam Commissioners also OK vacation rentals rules
News
3 Crabs restoration project set for November completion
The North Olympic Salmon Coalition says a project to restore habitat and improve ecological functions in the 3…
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New Port Angeles pumping station nearing completion
Officials said the new facility is a ‘huge upgrade.’
News
County treasurer to discuss ‘real problem’ today
The focus will be on financial operations and security policy, changes to veterans assistance policy and budgeting and…
News
“By Us” at Port Townsend Film Festival details struggles of local small businesses
The Ron Colby film focuses on the city and the surrounding communities and features many local businesses.
News
Studies focus on acidic ocean impact on Dungeness crabs
Scientists are exposing crab larvae to acidic seawater to understand how ocean changes might affect the lucrative fishery.
Crime
Man convicted in Port Angeles crimes among those arrested after Joyce business is burglarized
Sheriff’s department: Sean Vince Della was booked into jail for investigation of second-degree burglary and malicious mischief.
News
Organizers: Arts & Droughts Festival in downtown Port Angeles sees healthy growth
This year’s festival, presented by the Port Angeles Downtown Association, saw an estimated 30 percent increase in attendance.
Crime
Authorities search for clues in Washington mall shooting
Arcan Cetin was arrested Saturday evening in Oak Harbor. He said nothing and appeared “zombie-like” when he was…
Business
EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings
Here are the various business meetings this week across the North Olympic Peninsula.
Life
BIRD WATCH: Look to the skies along Hood Canal for great birding
Because this body of water is popular with migrating birds, it is also one of those spots where…
News
Donations sought at Arts & Draughts for sculpture
The piece is one of the few kinetic sculptures in the Port Angeles Downtown Association’s Art on the…
News
Boil water order lifted in Sequim
The customers had been advised to boil their tap water after a water main break last week.
News
EYE ON CLALLAM: Clallam board to vote on vacation rental ordinance
Meetings across Clallam County.
News
Tuesday drill to practice response to maritime disaster
Port Angeles residents will see activity in the Strait off Ediz Hook and around the Port Angeles Coast…